Kubota 1-ton Compact Excavator Enables Powerful Performance in the Narrowest Spaces

Patrick Baker, construction equipment product manager, Kubota Tractor Corp., walks through the features and capabilities of the all-new 1-ton U10-5 minimal tailswing compact excavator.

March 4, 2022

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At World of Concrete 2022, Patrick Baker, construction equipment product manager, Kubota Tractor Corp., walks through the features and capabilities of the all-new 1-ton U10-5 minimal tailswing compact excavator.

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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

SANY: Fully Loaded is the New Standard

SANY: Fully Loaded is the New Standard

More standard features? You got it. From backup cams to fans, SANY has everything you need, nothing you don’t.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

Equipped with a 108-gallon fuel tank, the 260 X4S has a maximum dig depth of 22 ft., 8 in.

Link-Belt 260 X4S Excavator

Equipped with a 108-gallon fuel tank, the 260 X4S has a maximum dig depth of 22 ft., 8 in.

Dynamic stability control, payload, height and depth alarm and a digital level are all standard equipment on the 220 X4S machine.

Link-Belt 220 X4S Excavator

Dynamic stability control, payload, height and depth alarm and a digital level are all standard equipment on the 220 X4S machine.

This machine is powered by a 120-hp Yanmar turbocharged diesel engine and features an operating weight of 39,500 lbs.

Link-Belt 170 X4S Excavator

This machine is powered by a 120-hp Yanmar turbocharged diesel engine and features an operating weight of 39,500 lbs.

Hyundai at ARA 2024, Expands CTL and Compact Excavator Lines

Hyundai Returns to The ARA Show

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America will be displaying its expanded compact equipment product line and showcasing its heightened focus on supporting dealer rental operations.

SANY: Fully Loaded is the New Standard

SANY: Fully Loaded is the New Standard

More standard features? You got it. From backup cams to fans, SANY has everything you need, nothing you don’t.

The Milwaukee Tool team had cordless equipment for all stages of the construction process.

World of Concrete 2024 Trends & Conversations

Cordless tools, safety, solving small contractors’ problems and providing an entry into technology were some of the trends.

Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs. (26,500 kg to 87,500 kg), the new excavator models include the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7.

Hitachi Releases Medium and Large ZAXIS-7 Excavators

Ranging in operating weight from 58,433 to 192,938 lbs. (26,500 kg to 87,500 kg), the new excavator models include the ZX250LC-7, ZX300LC-7, ZX350LC-7, ZX490LC-7, ZX690LC-7 and ZX890LC-7.

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Selecting High Value Construction Equipment

March 14, 2024

Join two industry veterans from Caterpillar to uncover the equipment choices that deliver the biggest bang for your buck.

Mini excavators are ideal for clearing, grading and applying fill material to prep pathways with minimal disruption.

4 Money-making Ideas for Your Excavator

Start the new year on the right foot by prioritizing equipment use that will benefit your work and bottom line.

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Ignite Attachments Releases Mini Excavator Auger Attachment

Ignite Attachments added a mini excavator (MEX) auger attachment.

Building Excellence with USG

Building Excellence with USG

A household name for drywall and a trusted solution for 100+ years – USG Sheetrock® Brand is the most preferred brand by contractors.

Backhoes can be used to do everything from laying pipe to digging trenches and can even break up concrete or asphalt with a hydraulic hammer attachment.

The Backhoe Loader: A Construction Site Jack-of-All-Trades

These versatile machines are seeing more use in North America because, with the workforce shortage, one operator can use a backhoe to do multiple tasks.

The DX140W-7 can be configured with a front dozer blade and independent rear outriggers or four independent outriggers.

DEVELON DX140W-7 Wheel Excavator

The DX140W-7 can be configured with a front dozer blade and independent rear outriggers or four independent outriggers.

Powered by a 162.3-hp engine, the excavator offers a maximum dig depth of 21 ft., 7 in.

DEVELON DX225LC-7X Crawler Excavator

Powered by a 162.3-hp engine, the excavator offers a maximum dig depth of 21 ft., 7 in.

Akio Takeuchi and Susanne Cobey

Takeuchi, Eagle Crusher Leaders Inducted Into AEM Hall of Fame

Akio Takeuchi and Susan Cobey were inducted into the AEM Hall of Fame for their countless advancements in the equipment industry.

All TRS models are standardized with an auxiliary TRSAux1 hydraulic function at the bottom.

Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator with TRS4

All TRS models are standardized with an auxiliary TRSAux1 hydraulic function at the bottom.

Thomas Karczmarczyk and Lori Ditoro discuss equipment technology.

Owner of KZ Construction Inc. Talks Tech During The Utility Expo

Karczmarczyk says you either start using technology now or you will be behind your competitors.

By using Epiroc's VC double drum model, which doesn't have to move side by side, operators can dig different trenches, including those with flat bottoms.

Equipment for Underground Utility Construction

Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.

All three new models feature low-emission engines that are Tier 4 Final compliant.

3 Latest Hyundai Compact Excavators Available Now

All three new models received their first public showing earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. The Hyundai HX35AZ, HX40A, and HX48AZ excavators are featured in the company’s exhibit (Booth K341) at The Utility Expo.

Yanmar's TL100VS' steel-embedded undercarriage offers maximum durability while its standard torsion axle suspension provides a smooth ride for operator comfort and material retention.

Yanmar to Display New Products at Equip Expo 2023

Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands prepare to showcase new products at the Equip Exposition Oct. 18-20.

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The Winners: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

Many 2023, winning equipment and products were launched or featured during construction events.

With the ability to travel up to 25 mph, the new E Series wheeled excavators give contractors the ability to self-deploy from jobsite to jobsite, while minimizing the time and expense involved with transporting by trailer.

CASE to Unveil Wheeled Excavators, New EV Machines at Utility Expo

CASE Construction Equipment plans to display its newest wheeled excavators, its E Series, designed to be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite easily, at the Utility Expo.

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Is There a Lien on That Used Equipment You Are Buying?

Buying used equipment from the original owner makes everything easier, as the paper trail gets more challenging to complete with each previous owner.